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2026 Freightliner EM2

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Jul 22, 2026
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains no NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2026 Freightliner EM2. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 17 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Safety recalls

3 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
26V475000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Jul 22, 2026
23,276 units potentially affected
The defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Freightliner EM2, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2RV, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2C, and Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles. A software error may cause the low beam headlights to illuminate improperly.
The risk: Insufficient low beam headlight illumination can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 20, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1036.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLCManufacturer number F1036View on NHTSA.gov
25V187000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

Mar 25, 2025
1,968 units potentially affected
The defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026 Freightliner eM2, Freightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Cascadia, 2025-2026 Freightliner Business Class M2, Western Star 47X, and Western Star 49X vehicles. A software error in the advanced signal and actuator module for the automatic emergency braking system may cause the brake lights to fail to illuminate.
The risk: Brake lights that fail increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Dealers will update the automatic emergency braking system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1018.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLCManufacturer number F1018View on NHTSA.gov
25V046000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE/IPDM

Mar 12, 2025
810 units potentially affected
The defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Freightliner eCascadia and 2022-2026 Freightliner eM2 trucks. The electric vehicle power distribution module (EVDM) may not be assembled properly, which can cause electrical circuits to disconnect and result in a loss of drive power.
The risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the EVDM as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1017.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLCManufacturer number F1017View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

No owner complaints recorded for this model year

Either none have been filed with NHTSA, or this vehicle is too new for reports to have accumulated.

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

TSB-13-007-FTL

SERVICE BRAKES

Revised Technical Service Bulletin for Air Compressor Discharge Line Blocked by Icein Cold Weather. The description of the SRT 3S8–5000D has been updated.

TSB-13-008-FTL

ENGINE

Technical Service Bulletin for oil separator upgrade for Bendix electric compressors

SS3162-FTL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE; VISIBILITY/WIPER

Service Solution for M2 Plus, 108,114SD Plus and New Cascadia Vehicles, SSL and SSR Non-Functional

CXA_9_25_SF715

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CX Advocate for SF715 Stalk Switch Left and Right Inoperative

WI25-014

STEERING

Warranty Information letter for Power Steering Tank Venting Diagnostic Procedures Revision

MYCOM_09102025-1

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

My Communications for Introducing New LED Headlamps on M2 Plus Series

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Freightliner EM2 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2027010—
2026Viewing030—
2025021—
2024011—
2023010—
2022011—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.